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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,779.08, 5,668.92 and 1,182

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,779.08, 5,668.92 and 1,182 is: 1,773.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,779.08 : 5,668.92 = 1,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,779.08/5,668.92 = 1,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,779.08x = 5,668.92 × 1,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,779.08x = 6,700,663.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,700,663.44/3,779.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.09

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